An early consequence of the release of oxygen gas by plant and bacterial photosynthesis was to . a. cause iron in ocean water and terrestrial rocks to rust (oxidize) b. prevent the formation of an ozone layer c. change the atmosphere from oxidizing to reducing d. make it easier to maintain reduced molecules

Match the correct terms to their descriptions a system in which only energy but not matter is exchanged frozen water in snow part of geosphere that includes only soil a thin layer between the troposphere and the stratosphere cryosphere tropopause closed system pedosphere

Mr. j, age 42, is a construction worker in las vegas. he recently noticed that a mole on his face seemed to be getting larger and darker. at first he did not worry because he was in the sun a lot and assumed the change may have been caused by sunburn. after a month, not only was the mole larger and darker, but it appeared to be “bumpy.” his doctor diagnosed a malignant melanoma skin cancer following biopsy of the nevus. mr. j reports pain in his right shin that does not go away when he puts his feet up or sleeps. discussion questions 1. relate mr. j’s skin changes to the warning signs for malignant melanoma. (see malignant melanoma.) 2. discuss the normal progression of this malignancy. what is the significance of the bone pain that mr. j is experiencing? (see malignant melanoma.) 3. discuss the treatment available for this patient and the prognosis for recovery. (see malignant melanoma.)

What blood vessels carry blood to the heart? away from the heart?